Ching-Lung Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Safety, Health, and Environmental Engineering at Ming Chi University of Technology. He also serves as the Division Chief of the Center for Environmental Sustainability and Human Health at the same university.

Professor Chen received his Ph.D. from the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware, USA, where he specialized in environmental technologies and sustainable engineering solutions.

Before transitioning to academia, Professor Chen gained one year of industrial R&D experience, focusing on wastewater treatment and resource recycling. His current research interests focus on the development of sustainable technologies and advanced materials for environmental remediation and energy applications.

   Our laboratory is dedicated to the development and application of electrochemical technologies for environmental remediation, resource recovery, and sustainable energy systems. By integrating electrochemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering, the laboratory aims to address critical challenges related to water pollution control, waste resource reutilization, and clean energy production, while providing a high-quality research and training environment for international students.  

   A primary research focus of the laboratory is the electrochemical removal and transformation of pollutants in water. We investigate electrochemical processes for treating contaminants such as nitrate, heavy metals, and other inorganic or emerging pollutants. Through the design and optimization of electrode materials and operating conditions, our research seeks to enhance reaction selectivity, efficiency, and environmental compatibility. These projects provide students with hands-on training in electrochemical techniques, water quality analysis, and performance evaluation of treatment systems.

   Another important research direction involves the recovery and reuse of waste resources through electrochemical approaches. The laboratory conducts research on sustainable methods for extracting valuable materials from waste streams, including spent lithium-ion batteries. By combining electrochemical processes with environmentally friendly recovery strategies, we aim to reduce resource loss and environmental impact while supporting circular economy principles. Students participating in this research gain experience in waste characterization, metal recovery, and the evaluation of recovered materials for secondary applications.

   The laboratory also focuses on electrochemical energy technologies, particularly water electrolysis for hydrogen production and the development of electrode materials for energy storage devices such as supercapacitors. These studies aim to improve energy efficiency, electrode durability, and material performance. Through this research, students develop interdisciplinary skills that bridge environmental engineering, electrochemistry, and energy science.

   The laboratory is equipped with essential electrochemical instrumentation and supports a well-established experimental workflow, ensuring that international interns can conduct research effectively and safely. Clear training procedures, laboratory safety protocols, and structured supervision allow students to progressively develop independent research capabilities. Regular research meetings and laboratory discussions are conducted in English to promote effective scientific communication in an international setting.

   The research group consists of graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and peer learning. International interns are guided through all stages of research, including literature review, experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and professional research ethics.